Phentermine for more than 3 months?
Does anyone have information about what information may be useful to provide to my GP to if I am hoping she will prescribe Phentermine for more than 3 months? When I first got the prescription, it was discussed in terms of trying this for 3 months and then potentially switching to Wegovy (which is AUD$170 more per month and requires injections).
I have had a number of benefits from Phentermine for this first month, including:
- Fairly impressive weight lost so far with minimal effort (I need to fix the effort part - but have had a lot on),
- It has helped feel me feel more 'internally calm'/reduced the constant self-doubt and critical voice in my head,
- I'm sleeping better,
- It has reduced impulsive behavior (I haven't impulse bought Magic the Gathering cards since starting, I've only impulse binged junk food once),
- I don't feel achey and like a zombie when I wake up (this is not just from sleeping better - it includes when I have been up three times over night to look after my toddler).
I plan on sharing the above info with GP, especially given I am a bit concerned about changing to Wegovy, or worse - not being able to afford anything and losing all benefits.
I have seen people indicate that their GPs have prescribed Phentermine for longer than 3 months, and would be keen to get information on what has influenced that.
My resting heart rate seems to fluctuate between 'excellent' and 'above average' for my age (59-71).